France's Manu Kone and Maghnes Akliouche before the match.

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Two-time FIFA World Cup champions France will be up against Senegal, in New York on June 16, 2026. In the 2002 edition in Seoul, Senegal stunned the defending champions France.Now Senegal is up against the French side which have Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, William Saliba, N’Golo Kante, Warren Zaire-Emery and Mike Maignan in its ranks. France boasts one of the most exciting rosters in world football. Senegal also have a mix of tournament-tested veterans with exciting new wave of young talent. Senegal have Sadio Mane, Nicolas Jackson, Pape Matar Sar, Kalidou Koulibaly, Lamine Camara and Ismaila Sarr in its side. It will be an interesting contest between these teams. Follow LIVE updates hereJune 16, 2026 23:09 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 17, 2026 12:05 am IST